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Founded: 1953 by the Sisters of Mercy
Faith: Roman Catholic with daily prayer, regular Mass attendance, service, and preparation for sacraments. Students of all faiths are welcome at St. Christopher School.
Pastor: Monsignor Joseph P. Garvin
Principal: Mrs. JoAnne Osborn who joined as administrator in July 2021
Teachers: 20
Current Enrollment: 346
Student Community: Attending children live in surrounding communities in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia and parts of Bucks and Montgomery counties.
Location: On the border of Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks County in a safe, suburban setting
Bus Services: Provided by area school districts
Programs: PreK 3 (5 full or half days OR 3 full days [M, W, F])
PreK 4 (5 full days or 5 half days)
Kindergarten (full days)
Grades 1 through 8
Before/After School CARES Program
Academics: Religion, Math/Honors Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Computer, Library. Chromebook computers are provided to students in Grades 2-8.
Extracurricular Activities: Choir, Theater, Reading Olympics, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, Young Heroes Club, Peer Helpers, Science Club, and CYO (faith, service, social, sports) activities
Community Service: food collections, fundraising to support charities, caroling and visiting senior citizens, writing letters to home bound, sprucing up the neighborhood
Facilities: 28 classrooms equipped with Smart Boards, gym, cafeteria, library, technology center, science lab, playground, fine arts room and St. Christopher Church for worship
Average Class Size: 20 students
Accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges/Schools
Testing: Most students who take the Terra Nova math and reading tests score above the national average.
Scholarships: Financial Aid and scholarships opportunities are available to students and their families to support tuition.
School Colors: Green and Gold
Alumni: More than 5,000 alums – many of whom still live in the parish and send/sent their children to St. Christopher School.
Virtual tour of St.Christopher School